Automotive Reconditioning Specialist Redemption Auto Sales Largo, FL Job Details Full-time $17 - $30 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Visual inspections for vehicle diagnostics Outdoor work experience Merchandising In-person customer service Process improvement Maintenance Driver's License Automotive service Mechanical knowledge Time management Full Job Description "We place the service of our clients over the profits of our company. A business is not meant to be profitable; it is meant to solve problems. When we solve problems on the front-end, we ultimately become profitable on the back-end." — Kyle C., Owner We are a faith-based organization anchored in a simple operational truth: Put On Love . We do not just talk about customer service; we prove it by investing an average of $1,500 into the reconditioning of every vehicle before it ever hits the frontline. We absorb that front-end cost to guarantee our customers experience frictionless relief on the back-end. Our motto is "Where good deals happen to good people," and we protect that promise by treating every person who walks onto our lot with uncompromising respect, transparency, and care. Profit is simply the natural byproduct of delivering a 7-star experience. You are here to create advocates, not just customers. Your Responsibilities to the Customer Excellence is built through repeatable, disciplined steps. We invest in and maintain vehicles before the sale so our customers do not have to worry about them after the sale.
Your daily workflow includes:
The Timeline Guardian (Cycle Time Management): You are responsible for tracking every unit from pre-purchase inspection to customer-delivery. You will aggressively follow up with mechanics, detailers, and body shops to ensure no vehicle sits stagnant for more than 24 hours.
Vehicle Transport & Vendor Logistics:
Safely and efficiently drive inventory between the dealership, auction houses, mechanic shops, and detailers. Your prompt transport ensures vehicles are repaired, reconditioned, and ready for sale without unnecessary delays. The 4-
Stage Quality Audit:
Assist the Reconditioning Manager with our inspection process. Perform careful cosmetic and functional walkarounds when vehicles return from vendors. You are responsible for identifying scratches, missing floor mats, or dashboard warning lights to ensure the vehicle is fully restored before a customer sees it.
Merchandising & Photography:
You are responsible for visually proving our front-end investment to the online buyer. You will execute high-quality lot photography and stage vehicles precisely, ensuring our online presentation clearly demonstrates the exact condition, cleanliness, and value of the vehicle.
Lot Maintenance & Readiness:
Maintain a highly organized, clean, and customer-ready lot. Ensure all frontline vehicles are washed, batteries are charged, and tires are inflated so that every car is immediately ready for a frictionless test drive.
Parts Coordination & Intake:
Deliver critical parts to our mechanic partners to speed up the repair process. Assist in checking in newly purchased inventory, securing keys, and applying essential dealership branding (decals, license plate frames). Your Authority to Serve To execute your role effectively and protect the dealership, you are empowered with the following:
Value-Based Accountability:
Our core values steer our decision-making. We rely on a shared standard of excellence rather than just a rulebook. Every member of this team is held accountable to these standards, including the owner, who operates with an open door and values your direct feedback to continually improve the business.
Bounded Stop Authority:
You act as a physical safeguard for the Redeemed Standard. If a vehicle returns from the detailer or mechanic and still exhibits a visible defect or functional issue, you are empowered to pause its placement on the frontline and escalate the issue directly to the Reconditioning Manager. The Authority to
Elevate:
You are encouraged to identify bottlenecks in how cars move through our vendor network. If you see a way to transport or stage vehicles faster and safer, you have the authority to propose those workflow improvements to management. Our Standards (How we objectively define success) GREAT (The Standard) Achieving this standard means consistent, proactive excellence across all areas:
Logistics & Cycle Time:
Consistently minimizes delays in vehicle transport. Anticipates vendor completion times to keep the pipeline flowing. Quality & The 7-
Star Standard:
Maintains high-level lot merchandising. Proactively spots hidden cosmetic/functional defects returning from vendors.
Team & Operational Discipline:
Anticipates the Recon Manager's needs. Recommends workflow improvements to ownership. GOOD (The Baseline) This standard represents the necessary baseline performance:
Logistics & Cycle Time:
Moves vehicles safely and on time when directed by management. Quality & The 7-
Star Standard:
Takes accurate photos and keeps the lot clean. Relies primarily on the Recon Manager to spot returning defects.
Team & Operational Discipline:
Follows the daily checklist accurately but requires daily task assignment from management. You May Be a
Good Fit If You:
Are Growth-Oriented:
You view this part-time, entry-level role as a foot in the door. We are a scaling organization, and this position operates as an apprenticeship. It provides a front-row seat to automotive mechanics, inventory acquisition, and dealership operations, creating a clear pathway to future full-time leadership roles (Recon Manager, Buyer, Service Advisor). Thrive in fast-paced, highly physical environments and enjoy working outdoors and operating a wide variety of vehicles. Have a deep passion for automotive quality and a strong eye for cosmetic and mechanical details. Demonstrate a passion for the "Service Before Profits" mission, understanding that a dead battery on the lot or a missed scratch destroys the customer's peace of mind. Have solid time-management skills and the proactive mindset required to operate with delegated autonomy. Have a passion for cars and an entrepreneurial spirit
Strong Candidates May Also:
Have prior experience (even informal) washing and detailing cars, mechanical maintenance, or managing physical inventory. Have prior experience and interest in technology (AI, software automations etc) Possess a basic understanding of automotive dashboard warning lights and diagnostic tools (OBD2 scanners). Have an interest in digital automotive photography or social media.
Compensation & Logistics Hourly Wage:
$17.00-25.00 per hour. As an apprenticeship, this role includes scheduled performance reviews with clear opportunities for wage increases and transition to full-time status based on mastery of the Systems of Excellence.
Role Type:
Part-Time, Hourly. (Expected 15-25 hours per week, with flexible scheduling available).
Location-based policy:
Largo, Florida. This is a 100% on-site, highly physical role requiring a presence on the dealership lot and transit to vendor locations. Operational Requirements (BFOQ):
CRITICAL
You must possess a valid Florida state driver's license and maintain a strictly insurable driving record to operate dealership inventory. You must have the physical capability to walk the lot extensively, stand for long periods, enter/exit vehicles repeatedly, and work safely outdoors in the Florida climate.
Visa sponsorship:
We do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Welcome Everyone:
Our Commitment to Representation We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification. Research shows that people who identify as being from underrepresented groups are more prone to experiencing imposter syndrome, so we urge you not to exclude yourself prematurely. Redemption Auto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. (
Note:
This document does not create an implied employment contract; employment at Redemption Auto remains at-will). Your Safety Matters To protect yourself from potential scams, remember that Redemption Auto recruiters only contact you from @redemptionauto.com email addresses. Legitimate recruiters will never ask for money, fees, or banking information before your first day.
Pay:
$17.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Application Question(s): 1. Automotive Interest & Experience (Required) Tell us about your experience with vehicles. This could include detailing, basic mechanical work, inventory management, dealerships, auctions, body shops, or simply a strong personal passion for cars. 2. Mechanical Aptitude (Required) Describe your mechanical knowledge. How comfortable are you identifying common vehicle issues, dashboard warning lights, cosmetic defects, or determining when a vehicle needs further inspecti 3. Organization & Accountability (Required) This position requires managing multiple vehicles moving through inspections, repairs, detailing, and photography. Tell us about a time you stayed organized while juggling multiple priorities or deadlines. 4. Customer-First Mindset (Required) At Redemption Auto Sales, we believe "Service Before Profits." Describe a time you went above and beyond to help a customer, coworker, or teammate, even when it required extra effort on your part. 5. Growth & Career Goals (Required) This is an apprenticeship-style position with opportunities to advance into roles such as Recon Manager, Buyer, Service Advisor, or Operations. Why are you interested in building a career in the automotive industry, and where do you see yourself in the next 3-5 years?
